UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 17, 2019 (June 17, 2019)
BankUnited, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware
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001-35039
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27-0162450
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(State of Incorporation)
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(Commission File Number)
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(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
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14817 Oak Lane
Miami Lakes, FL 33016
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(305) 569-2000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any
of the following provisions:
☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
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Title of each class
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Trading
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Name of each exchange
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Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share
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BKU
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New York Stock Exchange
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in as defined in
Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
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Emerging growth company ☐
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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period
for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act ☐
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Regulation FD Disclosure.
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On June 17, 2019, BankUnited,
Inc. (the “Company”) announced that the Company hired Michael Alford as general counsel, effective June 17, 2019. The Company issued a press release in connection with the announcement. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and
is incorporated herein by reference.
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Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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(d) Exhibits.
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Exhibit
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Description
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99.1
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Press release dated June 17, 2019
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed
on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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Dated:
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June 17, 2019
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BANKUNITED, INC.
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/s/ Leslie N. Lunak
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Name:
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Leslie N. Lunak
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Title:
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Chief Financial Officer
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Exhibit 99.1
N E W S R E L E A S E
BankUnited Hires General Counsel
MIAMI LAKES, Fla.
(JUNE 17, 2019) – BankUnited announced the hiring of Michael Alford as general counsel. With more than three decades of experience, Alford will be responsible for overseeing the company's legal and compliance functions.
“We are very excited to have Michael join BankUnited,” said Rajinder P. Singh, BankUnited’s chairman, president & chief
executive officer. “Michael comes with a wealth of knowledge and experience in
the financial services industry and will be a valuable part of the leadership team.”
Alford began his career in financial services in 1989 as corporate counsel for PaineWebber, Inc. in Miami, Fla. For 23
years, Alford served in various capacities within the legal department of Raymond James Financial, Inc., in St. Petersburg, Florida, most recently as senior vice president and deputy general counsel before retiring in 2017. He joins BankUnited from
Habitat for Humanity of Hillsborough County, where he served as chief risk officer. Earlier in his career, he worked in the Miami offices of Holland & Knight and Fowler, White, Burnett, Hurley, Banick & Strickroot.
Alford holds both his juris doctor and bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida.
About BankUnited, N.A.
BankUnited, Inc.(NYSE: BKU), with total assets of $32.7
billion at March 31, 2019, is the bank holding company of BankUnited, N.A., a national bank headquartered in Miami Lakes, Florida with banking centers in Florida and New York metropolitan area. For additional information, call (877) 779-2265 or
visit www.BankUnited.com. BankUnited can be found on Facebook at facebook.com/BankUnited.Official and on Twitter @BankUnited.
Contact:
Donna Crump-Butler, (305) 231-6707
dbutler@BankUnited.com
Savannah Whaley, (954) 776-1999, x225
swhaley@piersongrant.com